Atalanta’s Player Ratings: Challenging Italian Cup Match

Atalanta faced a tough 0-1 defeat against Bologna in the Italian Cup. Here’s a breakdown of the players’ performances:

Rui Patricio (5.5): Made some good saves but failed to prevent Castro’s goal.

Toloi (5.5): Struggled to contain Ndoye’s pace and movement.

Djimsiti (6): Effectively neutralized Fabbian throughout the match.

Hien (5.5): Showed attacking promise but left gaps in defense, particularly for Castro’s goal.

Bellanova (6): Engaged in a tough battle with Lykogiannis but could have provided more crosses.

De Roon (5.5): Made some crucial defensive interventions but lost composure towards the end.

Ederson (5.5): Less influential in build-up play and occasionally selfish in possession.

Zappacosta (5): Had an off night with imprecise passing and shooting.

Pasalic (5.5): Missed several scoring opportunities.

De Ketelaere (6): Linked well with Pasalic but lacked the final decisive pass.

Retegui (5.5): Isolated and ineffective against Bologna’s defense.

Substitutes: Posch (6), Cuadrado (6), Samardzic (6), Brescianini (6.5), Maldini (6) – all made positive impacts, with Brescianini and Maldini showing particular promise.

Coach Gasperini (6): Fielded a strong lineup but couldn’t unlock Bologna’s defense. A disappointing week in the Italian Cup campaign.